Principal Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced ICT Test Engineer to enhance their Test & Release capabilities. This role involves managing testing strategies and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test management and automation, with the ability to influence workflows and mentor teams. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee development. If you are passionate about testing and looking to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Award-winning pension scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Private healthcare

Access to online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Test Manager with knowledge of test automation.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of successful projects and programmes emphasizing testing.
• Create documentation based on comprehensive system testing insights.

Skills

Test Management

Test Automation

System Testing

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Strategic Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Testing Tools

Job description

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Due to sustained growth and evolving business requirements of our customer base, the Intelligence Solutions business within Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking to expand our Test & Release capability for multiple projects.

We are looking to recruit an experienced ICT Test Engineer who can quickly adapt to the systems and customer environment (UK MOD) and apply their test and release skills to upcoming systems integration projects.

The role focuses on a multi-tiered programme requiring a proactive Test Manager with demonstrable experience (preferably with a background in system engineering). The manager will oversee the delivery of successful projects and programmes, emphasizing testing for the end client. The role demands strategic thinking combined with hands-on testing when necessary.

This is a newly established position aimed at developing new workflows within an established ICT engineering team and a newly formed development team employing different delivery methodologies. It is an ideal opportunity to influence testing and transition processes for system and service delivery.

You will identify areas not complying with quality standards and policies, propose corrective actions, troubleshoot errors, and streamline testing procedures.

Responsibilities include creating documentation such as instruction guides, procedure guides, specification reports, operation manuals, technical reports, and maintenance documents, based on comprehensive system testing insights.

1. Ensure all change projects and programmes develop appropriate test and transition management plans in collaboration with business units, delivery managers, and stakeholders to address impacts for all change initiatives before release.
2. Coach and mentor stakeholders involved in testing and transition practices, ensuring business readiness for change and identifying risks and issues.
3. Collaborate with teams to agree on testing approaches, tooling, and issue mitigation strategies.
4. Provide assurance, coaching, and mentoring to develop a competent workforce skilled in testing and transition activities.
5. Participate in end-to-end programme activities from requirements gathering to hands-on testing.

The ideal candidate must have experience as a Test Manager, with extensive knowledge of test automation, architecture, and strategy, responsible for the overall testing strategy and transformation. A strong understanding of testing methodologies and planning experience is essential.

• The candidate must be a sole UK national with current DV clearance.
• Experience in system testing/engineering roles is required.
• Extensive experience with test automation.
• Proven experience in programme testing management.
• Strategic and technical leadership skills to support testing delivery.
• Ability to analyze and define effective test strategies.
• Experience applying testing principles within Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

A background in the defence industry is desirable.

Security Clearance

Current DV clearance is mandatory.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working arrangements to meet employee and customer needs. A career here offers numerous opportunities and inclusivity.

• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days annually
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours and hybrid working options; part-time opportunities available
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and various network groups
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances (£500 annually)
• Training: Access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for referring successful candidates
• Bonus Scheme: Available for employees at management level and below